Adrianna Padilla
Valley Springs,CA
Summary
Multitasking Veterinary Assistant / Technician Student relocating to Colorado Springs to finish the prerequisites required to get into a DVM program. Willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant /Student Technician
Lodi Veterinary Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assessed paws, ears, and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Veterinary Assistant
Integrative Veterinary Care
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
Canine Handler
Kontraband Interdiction And Detection Services
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Partnered with trained contraband detection canines to conduct searches at assigned client sites.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Maintained and trained assigned canine in accordance with canine care and training protocol.
- Participated in regular and required canine team training exercises and events to keep canine proficient and monitor increased proficiency.
- Scheduled veterinary visits, physicals, vaccinations and emergency medical needs to keep canine healthy, safe and well-maintained.
- Implemented effective strategies to maintain safety and security of canines and general public.
- Utilized leashes, collars and harnesses for improved control of canine behavior.
- Utilized effective problem-solving skills to defuse and resolve canine behavioral issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Cephalic, Jugular and Saphenous Venipuncture
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- IV Placement
- Dental Procedures and Radiology
- Explaining Treatment
- Microscopic Examination
- Surgical Procedure Support
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Inhalant Anesthesia Administration
Certification
- Fear Free Certified - In Training
- NAVC Pet Nutrition - In Training
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant /Student Technician
Lodi Veterinary Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Integrative Veterinary Care
02.2021 - 04.2022
Canine Handler
Kontraband Interdiction And Detection Services
02.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College